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Pelvic messenger, supported by the International Pelvic Pain Society and Beyond Basics Physical Therapy, is devoted to promote diagnoses, recovery, and success in treating Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP) conditions in men, women and children. Furthermore, we are dedicated to improving patient and healthcare providers education on CPP. The founder, Elisabeth Oas, along with the managers, Amy Stein, DPT and Alexandra Milspaw, PhD want to accomplish this mission by discussing up to date topics and research on pelvic and sexual pain and dysfunction. Hosts: Alexandra Milspaw, PhD, Amy Stein, DPT, Michelle Waterstreet and Stephanie Stamas, DPT. Mission Statement: To provide educational talk radio shows on various chronic pelvic pain topics. In addition, we seek to provide hope and healing to individuals who suffer from pain related symptoms. We will be having shows on all the many diseases and syndromes, which can make up CPP. The show is a message of hope and healing. Stay posted to the International Pelvic Pain Society and Beyond Basics Physical Therapy blogs for bi-monthly guests and topics. We look forward to your calls and questions!

Upcoming Broadcasts

Dr. Paul Yong (MD, PhD, FRCSC) is a Gynaecologist at the BC Women's Centre for Pelvic Pain & Endometriosis and has been with the program since it began in 2011. Dr. Yong's clinical practice is focused on pelvic pain, with a particular interest in endometriosis, painful periods, sexual pain, co-existing bladder and bowel problems, and pain related to the musculoskeletal system. His surgical interests include laparoscopic excision of complex endometriosis and prevention of adhesions in women with endometriosis and pelvic pain and infertility. Dr. Yong completed a MD/PhD degree in Experimental Medicine and a Residency in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, followed by a Clinical Fellowship in Endometriosis, Pelvic Pain, & Advanced Laparoscopy in 2012, at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Yong directs the Research Program at the BC Women's Centre for Pelvic Pain & Endometriosis. His clinical research interests are in endometriosis and pelvic pain, and his translational research interests include bio-banking of endometriosis, gene sequencing in endometriosis, and investigating nerve formation in the pelvis as a cause of pain. Dr. Yong is also involved in teaching and is Assistant Professor in the UBC Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Division of Gynaecologic Specialties. womenspelvicpainendo.com & yonglab.med.ubc.ca

On-Demand Episodes

Dr. Praveen Thumbikat received his training as a veterinarian in 1997 from Kerala Agricultural University in India and obtained a Ph.D from the University of Minnesota in 2004. He did his postdoctoral work in the area of bladder... more

Dr. Keesha Ewers is an integrative medicine expert, a Doctor of Sexology, Psychotherapist, is board certified in Functional medicine and holds an advanced certification in Ayurvedic medicine, and is the founder and medical director of... more

Tracy Sher is the owner, clinical director and pelvic physical therapist at Sher Pelvic Health and Healing in Orlando, FL. She is an orthopedic and pelvic physical therapist, educator, consultant, international speaker, founder of the... more

Dr. Charlie Curtis is a Board Certified Hypnotherapist who specializes in healing the body through healing the subconscious mind. He will talk to us about the various techniques he uses and the incredible research and case studies that... more

Dr. Holly Herman has been practicing as a PT for 41 years. She received her Doctorate from MGH Institute of Allied Health and her MS and BS from Boston University. She is a certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Women's Health... more

Diane is a UBC graduate in the field of rehabilitation medicine. She is a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapy (CAMT), certified practitioner of intramuscular stimulation (Gunn IMS) and certified by the Canadian... more

Professor Aziz completed his undergraduate medical training in his native Pakistan in 1983. After this, he came to the United Kingdom for higher medical training. He started his research career at the University of Manchester and... more

Our guest is the esteemed Dr. Lorimer Moseley a pain scientist and physiotherapist. He has written 270 articles and six books, including Explain Pain (with David Butler) and Painful Yarns - the two highest selling pain books... more

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. We will be talking about Endo and the role of social media in raising awareness and helping women access the best care armed with the best information. Join us for a conversation wtih Libby... more